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Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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maree98
maree98

I feel like im in a nightmare, the word ive had stuck in my head turned into a song now that I constantly sing. I haven't slept a full 8 hours in almost a week. I try to take melatonin but nothing works. Zoloft has literally ruined my mental health. I have at least 2 panic attacks a day because im afraid I'll pass out since my body wont let me sleep. I just don't know what to do anymore im so tired. 

GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
I'm sorry you are having a rough time. Could you set up a telehealth appointment with your doctor? Because Zoloft is usually a very good drug with excellent results, especially for OCD, and intrusive thoughts.

I hope you get some sleep soon.
Secouya
Secouya
Maree, I am sorry you are having a bad time. Zoloft can cause some side effects until you get used to it. If you are having panic attacks I would definitely call your doctor.

I hope you feel better soon.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Stay hydrated.

Write out what feelings, emotions, and thoughts come through when you're at different levels of "tired".

This will help you get past the "stuck" word.
Thor2008
Thor2008
Sorry about the lack of sleep. Mid has good advice. Water and journaling. How is your sleep hygiene? Cool dark room, good going to sleep routine, no alcohol or computer screens with a few hours before hand, do something relaxing before bed like reading.
arfie
arfie
Gentle empathy, Maree. My own experience with obsessive thought loops convinced me that they are nightmares which have escaped the alternate reality of sleep. That "feeling" of being trapped in a nightmare is more than a feeling. It's a reality, especially when mixed with the physical effects of sleep deprivation.

There is a technique I learned in psychotherapy called, "Reframing." Reframing takes my obsessive thought loops and alters them, one word at a time, into something more functional and easier to set aside so that I can stay on task in the here and now. Songs are one of my favorite reframing tools. In addition to the songs I write myself, I look for other songs on a similar theme which help me reframe and expand the obsessive thought loop.

This very post could be an example of another of my reframing tools. Each time I share the obsessive thought loop within my therapy support network, I say it a bit differently. Feedback from my supporters helps me move the process in directions I might not have found on my own. Journaling aids the process further.

Be gentle with yourself and patient with the process, Maree. Oftentimes the problems feel worse as awareness of the underlying issues grows. Keep venting. Your answers are in there.
SouthernBellex
SouthernBellex
Hang in there Hun. Things will get better you just got to hold on and be strong. If it's that bad talk to your doctor. Maybe check vitamin levels as well or thyroid if they haven't. That can throw you off too. Sneidng healing vibes
dancingfisherman
dancingfisherman
I take trazodone for sleep and it works. Also, have some turkey and milk before bed. They contain tryptophan, which aids in sleep. As for melatonin, 6mg is a good dose.
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